As with most large pieces of production equipment, precision is key for optimal operating efficiency of hydroelectric power generating units. Unfortunately, there are many factors that can effect operations and cause component damage, leading to unplanned shutdowns. Often during these shutdowns, damaged components must be disassembled, rebuilt or refurbished to OEM specifications, and then precisely […]
The Challenge When a large tissue converter began experiencing severe wrinkling and baggy edges in one of their paper towel lines, they knew they had a serious problem, but were not sure where in the line the issue was occurring. Because the product was tracking tight to one side and bagging severely on the other […]
Hanover Foils, LLC, a flexible packaging converting company located in Ashland, VA, specializes in coated foil and film and foil laminations for a variety of industries including food and beverage and pharmaceutical, medical and nutraceutical. They run several process lines in their 80,000 sq/ft facility including rotogravure printing/coating, laminating, specialty rewinding and coil slitting. When they began […]
In a previous post, we provided case study summaries from several of our customers in the paper and packaging industries. In this post, we provide a recap of successful projects where, using a laser tracker, OASIS metrology engineers exceeded customer expectations through expert 3D metrology services. Laser trackers are often the measurement tool of choice in applications […]
Over the past two years, OASIS has established our Industry Blog as a place for you to find helpful news, tooling and technology updates, and other educational materials relating to precision alignment and 3D metrology in industrial settings. Additionally in our Blog, we like to provide real world examples of successful projects that OASIS has had […]
It is very important for facilities located in areas that are prone to heavy snow fall, to monitor roof deflection so that action can be implemented quickly and effectively when needed. Manufacturing facilities, schools and municipalities can all benefit from including snow load deflection data in their building specification documents. In this post we provide a […]
From the planning abilities to the mentalities of the men on the OASIS crew, we were impressed. From the initial planning stages of the job to the execution, OASIS and American Eagle were able to work together extremely well. We were able to create a task list and follow it throughout the job, keeping everybody in […]
American BOA, Inc. Solves Hydroformer Alignment Issues with OASIS 3D Metrology Services (2) In the first of this two part project spotlight, we discussed the issues that Brandon Clifton, Manufacturing Engineer at American BOA, was having with one of the hydroformers at the facility in Cumming, GA. In this conclusion, we delve further into how […]
American BOA, Inc. Solves Hydroformer Alignment Issues with OASIS 3D Metrology Services In this first post of a two post series, we discuss the issues American BOA was having with producing quality corrugated pipe on one of their hydroformers at the Cummings, GA facility. Recently, a customer sent a rave review about the service they […]
In our last post, Cascades Tissue Group had the challenge of an emergency roll repair. Learn how the 3D Metrology Services from OASIS reduced their downtime. Dimensional Metrology Services Needed: OASIS Called In Daniel Paradis, Paper Machine Specialist from Cascades Tissue Group in Candiac, QC, Canada, contacted the OASIS Canadian Service Center in Montreal for help. Having worked with OASIS on […]
